Registered Nurse (RN) - East Cobb Health Park Digestive Health
Company: WellStar Health System Basic Jobs
Location: Roswell
Posted on: September 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Facility: Wellstar Gastroenterology - RoswellJob Summary: The RN
Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team
of licensed and unlicensed caregivers who ensure that patients,
families and significant others receive individualized high
quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment
that is administered by Nurse Supervisors/Office Managers and other
leaders and is supported through the WellStar Clinical Champion
Forum. The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar
Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing, and evidence-based
practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these
models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies. It is
expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, and
knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the
Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of
Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American
Nurses Association. As a member, of the patient services team, it
is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient,
system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence
goals. Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Exemplary
Practice and Outcomes A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment;
diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and
evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base
practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and insuring that care
is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships
recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care
outcomes. B. Provides relationship-based patient-centered care that
is consistent with population-specific characteristics (e.g. age,
gender, disease, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to
reflect an understanding of cultural diversity. C. Always partners
with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such
appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g. Huddles;
interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient
teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and
making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care. D.
Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and
Collaboration A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe
quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery
model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive
interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds,
case review, etc.); completion of timely documentation and
promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment. B.
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner
that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and
retention of all healthcare team members. C. Participates and
supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders,
research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient
care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well
as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively
supports/participates in Clinical Champion Forum at the Medical
Group level. Professional Development and Initiative A. Completes
all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment,
required mandatory education, and population specific education. B.
Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional
nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that
there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the
professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work
environment. Evidence Based Practice and Research A. Promotes
Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance
improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value
analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating
patient care products. B. Upholds all health care
system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical
competencies put forth by this job description and professional
association including legal, regulatory and accreditation
requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals
as TJC Patient Safety Goals and WellStar Health Systems safety
absolutes. May serve as practice Safety Coach. C. Participates in
data collection poses relevant clinical questions to advanced
evidence based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses
appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Resources and Support A. Proactively plans for the care of patients
across the care continuum during giving direct patient care. B.
Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when
called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care
managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best
practice outcomes (i.e., relevant patient populations). C. Supports
efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Required Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited/approved
school of nursing Required Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN)
from an accredited school of nursing Preferred National
certification in area of specialty Preferred Required Minimum
License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required
upon hire unless otherwise stated.
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